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We’re totally obsessing over embroidered photographs; they’ve plunged themselves into the DIY mix and we love their fresh look. Now, as well as adding a filter to our snaps (love a good Instagram sesh), we can pimp our photography with playful embroidery. Everything from the French knot, back stitch and satin stitch can be used to enhance your photographs. For best results use old or black and white photos and colourful floss when creating your very on embroidered photo art. Geometric shapes work best and a few floss rays coming out of your subject’s eyes wouldn’t be a bad idea either.
Here’s a look at some of our favourites which we hope will inspire you to make your own embroidered photographs!
[Above] Image source: Mana Morimoto

Image source: Needlework Seedlings

Image source: Mana Morimoto

Image source: Laura McKellar.com

Image source: Laura McKellar.com

Image source: A Beautiful Mess

Image source: Floss & Mischief

Image source: Jose Romussi

Image source: Mirna Huhoja

Image source: Inge Jacobsen

Image source: Matthew Cox

Image source: Itchin Stitchin

Image source: Shop Hoopla
Want to make your own? Check out our essential stitch guide to learn all the techniques you’ll need to make your own embroidered photographs.
Phoebe is an experienced craft writer. As well as writing for craft websites and magazines, Phoebe is a freelance copywriter and content producer with work both in print and online. Her work spans the tech, homes, DIY and small business advice. Aside from content writing, Phoebe’s main passions are travelling and crafting (diamond painting, paint by numbers and embroidery are her favourites). She’s backpacked across South East Asia and recently hit her goal of 30 countries under 30 years old!
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